Physical Activity Case Studies

Physical activity case studies, including best practice local government initiatives in relation to: policy and planning, walking, programs and services, the built environment and sample physical activity plans.

Use the below links to access the types of case studies you are interested.

A wealth of case studies are also available from the New South Wales Government, Premier's Council for Active Living
on the subject areas of Cities, Towns and Neighbourhoods, Walking and
Cycling Routes, Public Transport, Streets, Open Spaces, Retail Areas,
Active Travel Workplaces and Plan Making.

The Heart Foundation also has a range of case studies available from their website including details of projects completed by previous winners of the Local Government Awards program involving Planning for Active Living, Employee Health and Wellbeing, Facilities, Healthy Weight and Priority Groups.

The Healthy Spaces and Places website contains case studies which give a snapshot of policies, programs and
projects being undertaken around Australia that encourage physical
activity through changes to the built environment and have resulted in,
or aim to improve mental and physical health. As such they are practical
examples of the key principles and processes of Healthy Spaces and Places.